Casablanca’s “Cleanliness Police” Set to Hit the Streets
After years of anticipation, Casablanca’s long-awaited “Cleanliness Police” project is finally becoming a reality. This innovative initiative, developed through a partnership between the Casablanca City Council and the Ministry of the Interior, aims to restore urban order and crack down on uncivil behavior that tarnishes the image of Morocco’s economic capital.
A launch years in the making
After multiple delays, the project has now entered its final phase. Local authorities are completing the last adjustments before the gradual rollout of patrols, expected before the end of the year. The initiative reflects a new approach to urban governance—making cleanliness not just a service, but a shared responsibility between institutions and citizens. Casablanca hopes to end the culture of neglect and instill respect for public spaces.
A brigade to combat public incivility
Supervised by Casa Environnement, the technical arm of the city council, the Cleanliness Police will be tasked with enforcing hygiene and sanitation rules in public spaces. Its agents will intervene particularly against:
- Illegal dumping of garbage,
- Littering from vehicles,
- Abandoning bulky waste on public roads,
- And non-compliance with waste collection schedules.
To carry out these missions, the brigade will rely on an integrated monitoring system combining regular patrols, video surveillance, and deterrent fines. Agents, identifiable by uniforms bearing the brigade’s logo, will circulate in vehicles equipped with digital tools to record and report violations in real time.
A co-financed and jointly managed project
Funding will come jointly from the Casablanca municipality and the Ministry of the Interior, ensuring sustainability and credibility. The Casablanca-Settat Wilaya, under the Interior Ministry’s supervision, will handle administrative coordination and security liaison, while the city council will oversee operational implementation.
A board chaired by Wali Mohamed Mhidia is expected to finalize the last details in the coming weeks, including the brigade’s structure, legal framework, fine system, and deployment timeline. The project is directly supervised by Nafissa Ramhan, the city’s deputy mayor in charge of public health, who will coordinate between the municipality, the delegated company, and local authorities.
An old idea revived
The concept isn’t entirely new. Back in 2017, the municipality attempted to launch an early version of the Cleanliness Police through a local decree. The goal was to raise awareness and discourage bad habits, especially in tourist and commercial zones. However, that experiment—limited to the Anfa and Moulay Rachid districts—quickly ran out of steam due to lack of resources, a clear operational framework, and effective oversight.
A new chapter for urban hygiene
This relaunch, more structured and better equipped, marks a major step forward in Casablanca’s urban management. By establishing a brigade with both monitoring and enforcement powers, the city aims to make cleanliness a key driver of modernization—befitting its status as Morocco’s economic hub.
If successful, Casablanca’s Cleanliness Police could soon serve as a model for other major Moroccan cities.
Editorial team/le7tv
